Site C Clean Energy Project Project Definition Consultation, Spring Appendix 4: Public and Stakeholder Notification Materials

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1 Site C Clean Energy Project Project Definition Consultation, Spring 2012 Appendix 4: Public and Stakeholder Notification Materials 1. Newspaper Advertisement 2. Project Definition Consultation, Spring 2012 Postcard 3. For Generations Newsletter

2 Public Notice of Open Houses FOR PROJECT DEFINITION CONSULTATION, SPRING 2012 BC Hydro is inviting communities, stakeholders and the public to participate in the upcoming Project Definition Consultation, Spring 2012 for the Site C Clean Energy Project (Site C). Site C is a proposed third dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River in northeast B.C. Site C is being proposed as part of BC Hydro s overall regeneration program to invest in and renew the province s electricity system. BC Hydro is undertaking Project Definition Consultation to gather stakeholder and public input on a range of topics important to project planning and the ongoing environmental assessment. Consultation topics will include: Highway 29 Preferred Realignments Outdoor Recreation 85th Avenue Industrial Lands Project Definition Consultation materials will be available online beginning April 10, How Input Will be Used Public and stakeholder input received will help inform the planning process, project definition and plans for mitigation of potential project impacts as BC Hydro prepares the Environmental Impact Statement for review in the environment assessment process. Deadline for feedback: May 31, 2012 We Want to Hear From You You can provide feedback and learn more by: Attending an open house Providing feedback online: Writing a submission to: sitec@bchydro.com or PO Box 2218, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 3W2 Faxing: Visiting the Community Consultation Offices: th Ave, Fort St. John or The Pearkes Center, Dudley Street, Calling toll-free phone: Community Date: 2012 Time Location Prince George Fort St. John Dawson Creek Thursday April 12 April 17 Wednesday April 18 Monday April 23 April 24 Site C Clean Energy Project: Environmental Assessment Ramada Hotel Prince George Pomeroy Hotel, Fort St. John (11308 Alaska Road) Community Hall Best Western Dawson Creek Inn Pomeroy Inn and Suites, Site C is currently early in a cooperative environmental review by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency) and the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO), including review by a joint panel. Project Definition Consultation, Spring 2012 is a BC Hydro-led consultation and is separate from public participation opportunities led by CEA Agency and BCEAO. bchydro.com/sitec Community Consultation Offices: th Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y Site C Clean Energy Project: PO Box 2218, Vancouver British Columbia V6B 3W2 The Pearkes Center Dudley Street Hudson's Hope, BC V0C 1V0 Fax: Toll-free: sitec@bchydro.com

3 PROJECT DEFINITION CONSULTATION, SPRING 2012 APRIL 10 MAY 31, 2012 OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Community Date Time Location Prince George Fort St. John Dawson Creek Thursday April 12, 2012 April 17, 2012 Wednesday April 18, 2012 Monday April 23, :00-9:00 p.m. Ramada Hotel Prince George 6:00-9:00 p.m. Pomeroy Hotel, Fort St. John (11308 Alaska Road) 6:00-9:00 p.m. Community Hall 6:00-9:00 p.m. Best Western Dawson Creek Inn What is Site C? Site C is a proposed third dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River in northeast B.C. Site C is being proposed as part of BC Hydro s overall regeneration program to invest in and renew the province s electricity system. April 24, :00-9:00 p.m. Pomeroy Inn and Suites,

4 Project Definition Consultation, Spring 2012 BC Hydro will be undertaking Project Definition Consultation from April 10 to May 31, 2012 to gather stakeholder and public input on a range of topics important to Site C project planning and the ongoing environmental assessment. Consultation topics will include: Highway 29 Preferred Realignments Outdoor Recreation 85th Avenue Industrial Lands Consultation Materials will be available at on April 10, Site C Clean Energy Project: Environmental Assessment Site C is currently early in a cooperative environmental review by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency) and the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO), including review by a joint panel. Project Definition Consultation, Spring 2012 is a BC Hydro-led consultation and is separate from public participation opportunities led by CEA Agency and BCEAO. We Want to Hear From You You can provide feedback and learn more by: Attending an open house Providing feedback online: Writing a submission to: sitec@bchydro.com or PO Box 2218, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 3W2 Faxing: Visiting the Community Consultation Offices: th Ave, Fort St. John and The Pearkes Center,10801 Dudley Street, Calling toll-free phone: PO Box 2218 Vancouver BC V6B 3W2 Toll-free: sitec@bchydro.com Fax: Community Consultation Offices th Avenue The Pearkes Center Fort St. John BC V1J 1Y Dudley Street Tel: BC V0C 1V0 Fax: bchydro.com/sitec

5 FOR GENERATIONS SPRING 2012 HELP SHAPE B.C. s CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE British Columbia is growing and so is our demand for electricity. B.C. s electricity needs are expected to increase by approximately 50 percent over the next 20 years, so we must plan now to ensure future generations can enjoy clean and reliable power. We want to hear your views on how we are proposing to meet our province s future electricity needs. Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) The IRP is BC Hydro s plan for acquiring the resources needed to meet our customers demand for electricity over the next 20 years. In 2011, we conducted province-wide consultation to gather input into development of the plan. BC Hydro is now developing the draft plan and we are inviting the public, First Nations and stakeholders across B.C. to provide feedback this spring. Please visit bchydro.com/irp to learn more about BC Hydro s draft Integrated Resource Plan and how you can provide your feedback. Site C Clean Energy Project BC Hydro is proposing Site C, a third dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River to generate clean, reliable and cost-effective electricity for more than 100 years. BC Hydro will be conducting public and stakeholder consultations in the spring and fall on a range of topics. BC Hydro is also engaging in thorough consultation with Aboriginal groups through all stages of the project. To add your voice to these consultations and be notified of upcoming open houses and consultation opportunities, please visit bchydro.com/sitec, sitec@bchydro.com or call

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